Donggong Zhangjiao

The one who came to report the situation was King Dun, and he looked bad at the moment.

"Your Majesty, are you still investigating this matter?"

"How to check?"

Pei Yao paced in the imperial study room irritably.

"The Duke of Qin's house is full of loyal people. Now that the bones of Duke Qin are still cold and his body has not returned to the capital, I will send people to the house to inquire about the murder of the sixth prince of Shangyang Kingdom. Those who understand the truth will be fine. If they don't understand the truth, just treat it as my own. The war between the two countries ceased, and they flattered the enemy country regardless of the posthumous reputation of the hero."

"Then this matter will no longer be investigated?"

King Dun understood what Pei Yao meant and felt very aggrieved.

But there really is no other way now.

If the person behind the murder wanted to murder the sixth prince of Shangyang Kingdom because he wanted to rekindle the conflict between the two countries and intensify the war, then if Pei Yao traces it, the person behind it will definitely take the opportunity to sow discord between the monarch and his ministers.

It caused trouble again.

"How is the sixth prince's injury? Can his life be saved?"

After a moment of silence, Pei Yao asked in a low voice.

"Guo Yuanjing's medical skills are superb and his life has been saved." King Dun said immediately, "It is also because the poison was inserted through the wound instead of being taken internally."

Pei Yao narrowed his eyes and said, "In that case, we will not pursue this matter for the time being. We will send more manpower to ensure his safety. We will wait until the war in Northern Xinjiang is over."

"Is this matter open to the public?" King Dun asked.

"It's a secret."

Pei Yao said in a deep voice.

The latter surrendered and then resigned.

At this time, Hong Zheng came over with brewed hot tea and reminded in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, where is Concubine Zhao?"

When the incident happened, Fang Yun was nearby and heard a few words from Fuxi.

This is also Fuxi's immaturity.

If it were Hong Zheng who went to report, no matter how urgent the matter was, he would not reveal it directly in front of the concubine. He would just say that a minister had something important to report and ask Pei Yao to go back.

Although Fu Xi had already been punished, Hong Zheng, as the eunuch beside Pei Yao, still had to mention these things, even if Pei Yao would punish Fu Xi again.

But fortunately, Pei Yao didn't have the intention to catch these now, so he just said in a deep voice.

"Concubine Zhao is smart and the people around her are also strict with their mouths. If you remind her, she will know."

"The slave obeys."

Hong Zheng lowered his eyes and responded.

Then, planning to see the fourth prince and the second princess tomorrow, he went to Yuzhang Palace the next morning.

Fang Yun was indeed tight-lipped and did not reveal a single word. Now listening to Hong Zheng's reminder, he could guess that the matter was serious and became more cautious.

After the person left, he silently guessed that there was something else involved behind the matter, and it was inconvenient to go into details.

Otherwise, the previous dynasty should be convinced by now.

But what everyone didn't know was that at this moment in Zhongcui Palace, Concubine Yang knew about this matter.

The source of Concubine Yang's information was not from the previous dynasty or the Yuzhang Palace, but from her natal family, Nanning Houfu.

The letter was simple. The first was to inform her that the selection of girls of suitable age from the branch of the Yang family to enter the palace had already been made. The second was to ask her to try to find out whether the emperor's sixth prince of Yang Kingdom had been killed. attitude towards one thing.

After reading the letter, Concubine Yang immediately asked someone to burn it.

"The sixth prince of Shangyang Kingdom was killed. Why didn't I know anything about it?"

"My servants have never heard of this news. The emperor kept it secret so tightly. Could it be that there is something involved?" Si Qi was also confused.

Concubine Yang's eyes moved slightly, "Do you still remember that the emperor went to Concubine Zhao's Palace the day before yesterday, and then hurriedly returned to Jingqian Palace after not staying for long." "I remember, this slave." Si Qi nodded, and then suddenly realized, "Isn't it true? Is this what happened that day?”

"It must be."

Concubine Yang's tone was very sure, and she immediately became thoughtful.

"It has been so long, but there is no news outside. It is probably because the sixth prince is fine and has arrested someone. He doesn't want to make it public and make people's hearts shake. But my father is far away in Huizhou, how can he know about this. "

When she said this, Si Qi thought of something, immediately opened her eyes and blurted out.

"Could it be that the person who murdered the sixth prince of Shangyang Kingdom was Hou?"

"presumptuous!"

Before Si Qi could say anything, Concubine Yang gave a cold shout and slapped her on the face.

Si Qi, whose mouth was bleeding after being beaten, reacted immediately and hurriedly knelt down.

"My slave made a mistake. I deserve to die. Your Majesty, please forgive me. I lost my mind for a moment and bit my tongue. I said the wrong thing. My Majesty, please forgive me!"

She kowtowed, and Concubine Yang's expression softened.

Bend down and pull the person up.

"Okay, it's not that I insist on beating you. It's really the trouble that comes from your mouth. You stay with me and share the honor and disgrace with me. You have to remember what you can and cannot say."

"I know this! I will be loyal to you!"

Si Qi nodded hastily and quickly expressed her loyalty again.

Seeing this, Concubine Yang ordered her to prepare pen and ink and write a reply to her parents' family.

And all of this happens secretly, without anyone knowing.

However, the news of the death of Huo Mingxu, the eldest son of the Duke of Qin, quickly spread back to Kyoto.

There were four fathers and sons, two dead and one crippled, but the youngest son was still fine.

Pei Yao remained silent. He only named Huo Mingxu General Yongyi, and sent people to the Duke of Qin's mansion again to visit the Duke of Qin's wife.

There will always be bloodshed and sacrifices in war, but when this thing actually happens, no matter how much psychological preparation you make, it will still be uncomfortable.

I can only turn my grief and anger into strength, pull out the knife that struck me, and then return it.

Pei Yao gathered grain, clothing, and weapons to meet the needs of the border officers and soldiers, and did not relax because of the temporary weakness shown by Shangyang Kingdom.

And Huo Mingxuan, carrying the blood of his father and brother, repelled the enemy again and again, completely establishing his reputation.

Now, the Huo Family Army under Qin Guogong has a new backbone, and it is this young general who has just grown up.

Because of him, the atmosphere of the palace dinner on New Year's Eve was not too dull.

"Your Majesty, I would like to offer you a cup of tea instead of wine. I wish your Majesty a long life and may the northern territory of Da Qi be settled as soon as possible, the country may be prosperous, and the people may live in peace."

The queen held up the tea cup dignifiedly and gracefully, with a gentle and strong voice.

Now she is almost six months pregnant. Due to proper maintenance, her whole body is rounder and her complexion is also very good. Because of her pregnancy, she looks even more gentle and elegant.

Also pregnant is Concubine Yang.

Concubine Yang's belly was only three months old, and her winter palace clothes were large and heavy, which did not show her pregnancy.

But those who cannot bear it must show off.

After Pei Yao drank the Queen's toast, Concubine Yang also spoke with a smile.

"I, my concubine, take this cup to pay tribute to the emperor. I wish the emperor a long life, a prosperous Qi State, a great victory for the king's army, and the prestige of our country."

She was pregnant and it was a palace banquet, so Pei Yao naturally drank in honor of her.

After just one cup, before Fang Yun made any move, he heard Concubine Yang mention her first.

"The Queen and I are both pregnant and cannot take care of the general affairs. It is Concubine Zhao's sister who is doing the hard work. The Assistant Minister of the Sixth Palace is organizing this dinner again. I would also like to toast Concubine Zhao's sister and wish her to be pregnant again soon. For the Emperor Give birth to another healthy prince."